Madrid, Spain Hybrid Full-time USD 80,000 – 120,000 / year

Ebury is hiring a Global Head of Operational Resilience

Responsibilities

  • Lead global ownership of Technology Risk and Resilience programs, including performance metrics and internal process governance.
  • Oversee Information Technology (IT) Risk Management by monitoring technology, data, and security controls in alignment with ISO 27001 and business operations.
  • Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and UK PS21/3 regulations, including incident and crisis response protocols.
  • Enforce inclusion of DORA-mandated terms, security requirements, and exit strategies in all vendor agreements.
  • Perform continuous risk evaluations and due diligence on third-party providers handling critical or important functions.
  • Provide independent governance of the Group Security function to maintain alignment with recognized cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Evaluate and validate the effectiveness of security measures such as identity management, encryption, and vulnerability detection; review and report on security events.
  • Manage Business Process Mapping across regions, including oversight and assessment of more than 200 operational workflows.
  • Drive organization-wide initiatives to strengthen resilience against major disruptions, including cyber threats and system failures.
  • Supervise annual digital resilience testing, including threat-led penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
  • Preside over key governance committees including Digital and Operational Resilience, IT Risk Management, and Third-Party Risk Oversight.
  • Design and deliver risk reporting and performance indicators for senior leadership and Board review, covering technology, security, resilience, and third-party risks.
  • Coordinate regulatory engagements, audits, and supervisory interactions related to Technology Risk and Resilience.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — Madrid

Team

Second line of defense

Other

  • Four days per week required in office, one day permitted for remote work.
  • Proficiency in English is mandatory.
About company
Ebury

Global accounts built for ambitious businesses. Everything you need to grow globally in a single platform.

Ebury provides powerful financial solutions for businesses to manage international payments, currency exchange, and working capital. With support for 140+ currencies and the ability to send payments to over 160 countries, Ebury simplifies cross-border transactions.

The platform offers business accounts, hedging tools to protect against currency fluctuations, financing options, and API integrations for automation. Designed for growing businesses, enterprises, and institutions, Ebury enables global operations with local account details and multilingual support.

Regulated in over 30 markets and backed by enterprise-grade security, Ebury ensures funds are safeguarded and transactions are secure. The company serves industries including e-commerce, travel, maritime, NGOs, and global sports.

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Job Details
Department Risk Management
Category security
Posted 2 hours ago